This photo shows the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) command center on Pagasa Island, also known as Thitu Island, in the South China Sea—known to Filipinos as West Philippine Sea—on April 9, 2026. The ...

China claims virtually the entire sea, a key trade route, which has been occupied by Filipino forces and civilians for decades.

LAWFUL TERRITORY. A Philippine flag is displayed over Pag-asa Island’s Cay 1, Cay 2, and Cay 3, and surrounding waters in this file photo taken on April 27, 2025. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., ...

Former Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio (Photo by Norman Cruz) Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio has warned that joint oil and gas exploration between the ...

Bishop Socrates Mesiona of Puerto Princesa leads the March 28 groundbreaking of Pag-asa Island’s first Catholic church, joined by retired Justice Antonio Carpio, Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson ...

Newell has been recalled from the G League and will be available for the Hawks' game against Sacramento on Saturday. Newell rejoins the Hawks after a brief G League stint. With Jonathan Kuminga (knee) ...

Easterlies to bring continued hot, humid weather — PAGASA The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Saturday, March 28 said hot and humid conditions ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Philippines released a video showing one of its navy vessels narrowly avoiding a collision with a Chinese warship in ...

SPOTTED. The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLAN) missile frigate with bow number 532. The AFP Western Command (Wescom) on Thursday (March 26, 2026) said the Chinese warship executed "unsafe and ...

The Philippine Navy (PN) said its personnel aboard the landing ship BRP Benguet (LS507) averted a possible collision after a Chinese warship allegedly made a dangerous approach near Pag-asa (Thitu) ...